Claremont Remembers Diverse Past
The diverse history and culture of Claremont and Newlands have been highlighted through a “Walk of Remembrance”. Hosted by the…
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Officials Defraud Grant System
Disciplinary action will soon be taken against government and Sassa officials who are receiving social grants. Social Development Minister Lindiwe…
SAPS Staff Shortages Expected to Grow
More police officers should be working towards specialising in different fields so that these skills can improve public safety. This…
The Importance of Knowing Your Heritage
Why is it so important to be educated about your country’s heritage and history? As SA aims to build an…
Heritage Day: It’s no Longer About Race
People promoting coloured nationalism are in danger of ignoring the many shared struggles across race and economic groups in South…
Voter Apathy – Politics Ignores Youth
The past voter registration weekend has been hailed by the Independent Electoral Commission as a success. The IEC based this…
ANC Finances and Ability to Govern Questioned
The ANC’s staff are becoming increasingly frustrated with the party’s poor financial management. The party is already struggling to pay…
Taxi Peace Deal Isn’t Under Threat – CATA
Questions have been raised on whether warring taxi associations CATA and Codeta’s peace deal is under threat. It comes following…
Police Presence Increased After Heinz Park Teacher Killed
Security has been beefed up in the vicinity of Heinz Park Primary School in Philippi where a teacher was gunned…
Applications for Special Voting Open
South Africans who are unable to cast their votes on November 1 – the day of the municipal elections –…
Lawyer Arrested with Drugs in Court
A 39-year-old lawyer has been caught with drugs at the Bellville Regional Court. It’s suspected the 200 mandrax tablets and…
Hlophe Wants Misconduct Findings Set Aside
Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe heads back to court in his bid to have the misconduct findings against him…
Dwindling Voter Numbers a Worry
The legitimacy of election outcomes loses quality when fewer people participate. Department of Political Science at Stellenbosch University, Dr Collette…
Muslim Professionals are Opposing Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccines
The Association of Muslim Professionals of South Africa (AMPSA) has criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa and his administration for what it…
Vaccines and the Preservation of Life
What is the medical impact of people that have been vaccinated against Covid-19 being exposed to those that haven’t –…
Should Mosques be Closed to the Un-vaccinated?
Mosques and religious institutions have an important role to play in educating the public about key issues. Author and scholar,…
Pensioner Dies In Newlands Flat Fire
A pensioner has died after a fire broke out at Cresswell Flats in Newlands. The 86-year-old man had sustained serious…
Civil Society in Action Assessing Community Relationships with Municipalities
In the first edition of Civil Society in Action, we discuss the role of municipalities in ensuring that the public’s…
Democracy in Action: What is the Role of a Municipality?
What makes up a municipality and what is its function? This is the question we explore in this edition of…